Ms Khan said: “I am honoured that I have been asked by the Asian Women’s Resource Centre to become their patron.

“I am committed and passionate about ending violence against women and girls and I am looking forward to working with them.”

Sarbjit Ganger, AWRC director, said: “She will help not only raise our profile but highlight the importance of black and minority ethnicity specialist organisations that provide lifesaving services for women.”

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